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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,179.30 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,179.30 and 273 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,179.30 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,179.30 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,179.30 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 321,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,948.90/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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